Dr. Neha Kamat

Associate Professor

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Biography

Neha Kamat is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. She focuses her research on biological membranes and their critical roles in cellular functions, particularly in movement, growth, and the transmission of information. Her lab aims to enhance the understanding of biological membranes for applications in diagnostics and therapies. Central to her research is the exploration of the biophysical properties of membranes, particularly concerning membrane protein folding and function. Kamat's work is characterized by two primary research thrusts: the impact of lipid composition on membrane protein dynamics, and the engineering of membrane-based devices for therapeutic sensing. Her interdisciplinary approach combines biophysics with synthetic biology to create innovative materials that replicate cell-like behaviors, providing new tools for cellular system investigations.

Research Interests

Patents

Polymer Vesicles Selective Electromagnetic Energy-Induced Delivery

Patent App. 12/548, 801

A method related to the delivery systems using polymer vesicles.

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.